Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica

I come here every year when I come to San Luis

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We really enjoyed our dinner last night. Service was super attentive. Thanks Macon you rock!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu

Excellent Italian Food

When it comes to Pizza we drive all the way from Bakersfield California all the way to San Luis Obispo just to have pizza it's really that good. The ambience is wonderful the staff are friendly and the townspeople out they're awesome as well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Visited this restaurant after finding it highly rated, and I’m glad to say it didn’t disappoint.

This Italian spot offers a lovely dining ambiance, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The only downside is the parking, which is street parking and can be difficult to find during peak hours.

We started with the bread service, which was a nice touch—fresh bread served with a flavorful dipping sauce. For appetizers, we had the Polpette, which was excellent. The marinara sauce complemented both the bread and the meatballs perfectly.

For mains, we ordered the Chicken Alfredo and Tortellini Giuseppe. The Chicken Alfredo had great flavor, but the butter was a bit overpowering, and the chicken was unfortunately overcooked, making it a bit tough. However, the Tortellini Giuseppe was a standout—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Definitely a must-try!

Overall, it's a solid Italian restaurant, perfect for both a casual meal or a dinner date. Worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Amazing Italian food! We were seated right away and service was super attentive. We loved the pomodoro pasta which if you’re on the fence about it get it! It melts in your mouth. Not giving it five stars because they only give 4 raviolis for a ravioli order which in my opinion is robbery.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Food and service is very good, even at peak hours (a little slow at peak, but that's expected). When it gets busy it gets VERY loud, deafeningly so in the back room. Which wouldn't be so bad, but Guiseppe's is VERY popular, so it gets very busy very often. Hope they install some basic soundproofing on those old brick walls someday.

We come a few times a year, the food is very very good and the staff are excellent, and I'm sure we'll be back again, but we'll have to be more strategic about what time we visit

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Italian

Place was busy on a Monday night. Decided to do a take out option and sit out on front patio instead of waiting 30+ minutes for a table for one person (apparently they do not serve the front patio during the week, even on busy nights). Had difficulty ordering both food and drink (wine) from takeout counter - needed to go to the bar. Wine was served quickly but food took a long time to come out. Was really looking forward to a meal of fresh pasta and some in house made gelato, but the pretentious feeling was disappointing. If you decide to go to Giuseppe's, be sure to have a reservation. Maybe you'll get better attention and have an improved experience over what was encountered on the night I attempted to dine there.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Food, wait person spectacular as usual. My family has been going to SLO G restaurant for decades never had an issue. But this evening we encountered a very rude and angry hostess. Hostess knew we were first inline to be seated but she ignored us, I had to talk with one of the wait persons to get her attention to seat us. Then when I wanted to sit in our normal table we’ve sat in for years she claimed we couldn’t because they use this table for highchair seating which has never been mentioned to us ever. I insisted I waned our normal table, in a very angry manner sat us. We asked our wait person about “when did this table start being used for high chair seating he said never, I have no idea what the hostess is talking about this is your table.” Watch out for a rude grumpy hostess and you’ll love this restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Italian, Giuseppe

What can I say, other than that it’s sensational? Splendid food, wonderful service and intimate atmosphere. Not to mention that the bill does not come with the ill-fated TIP suggestion of 18% or more. I gave 20% just for that!! Fantastic place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very busy but very good, high quality food and ingredients! I highly recommend the flatliner cocktail, it's the best in town!

Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten-free options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fresh Bread and Olive Oil Balsamic Garlic Parmesan Cheese Dip

Food was okay the pasta was not cooked the first time we went. The 2nd time me and my wife went. As we got closer to the host I we were met with rolling of the eyes and prejudice look. I have not experience this at the Pismo location but only at the San Luis Location. We heard lots of great things about this place I am fairly giving this low star rating. Staff was rude and had a entire back table and front table patio open. Us not wanting to wait for a table we ordered to go food. The server was grabbing tickets and the cashier buttons. She than gran the bread to our clam chowder and also grab the other ingredients with her bare hands. I was watching her the entire time and she did not wash her hands. Me and my wife also experience food poisoning later that night from the to go food we got. We are utterly disappointed with the lack of respect shown by staff and server not washing her hands and grabbing the food she serve for us. We really wanted this place to work out but never again will I be coming to the SLO location. Please management train your staff properly so future guest can just have a normal night of eating.....

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Delicious food ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful experience tonight after being pointed here from several locals. Great drinks, amazing food. All around wonderful date night spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very unexpected find. We had a short wait but was very well worth it. Even the bread and dip to start were excellent. The clam chowder was superb and lasagna even more so.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Italian